Fukuoka Foreign Trade Association (FFTA) is an incorporated association established by trading companies and organizations in 1958 for the purpose of promoting foreign trade in the Fukuoka area. FFTA has been carrying
out projects to help its members expand their businesses and encourage mutual exchange.

In addition to publishing a newsletter for members, FFTA also conducts trade consulting, business seminars and company visits. With its move to the Asian Economic Exchange Center in the Elgala Building in July 1997, FFTA
has exerted a new line of services to encourage international economic exchange between Fukuoka/Kyushu and the rest of the world, particularly Asia, by providing information services, training programs and trade counseling not only with members but with non-member companies as well.

Services

Providing trade-related information and opportunities to meet business partners

Holding trade-related seminars, lectures and conferences

Dispatching delegations to overseas and inviting delegations from abroad

Promoting the improvements of trade-related functions and facilities in Fukuoka such as inviting overseas trade offices to open in Fukuoka and increasing the number of sea lines to and from Fukuoka

Other services to attain the organization's objectives

Member Companies

Trade-related companies and organizations ranging from trading companies to as manufacturers, financial companies and transportation companies and foreign government offices located in Fukuoka City.

Name

Fukuoka Foreign Trade Association

Address

2-9-28 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City 812-0011 Japan

Foundation

1974.7th.December

Chairman

Naonori Tsuchiya (Chairman, SEIKO ELECTRIC)

Objective

Promoting international trade and development of local economy in Fukuoka and surrounding area.